BLM will issue guidance to ensure meaningful consultation with federally
recognized tribal governments when assisting in the development of tribal
energy resources; when implementing energy tasks which might affect trust
resources and treaty rights; when energy tasks might affect areas on public
land of concern to tribal communities; or when developing energy related
regulatory policies on matters that significantly or uniquely affect tribal
communities.

The BLM held a Trust Responsibility Workshop in September or October
2003 to promulgate field guidance.